Following a game that hinged on two contentious refereeing decisions, West Ham manager Sam Allardyce last week came out with an interesting concept that perhaps deserves more attention than his usual sardonic post-match complaints: an academy for referees. While Allardyce’s interviews have been known to end with Big Sam huffing and puffing about his lack […]

ESPN has announced its hosts for the network's coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Mike Tirico and Bob Ley return as hosts, and will be joined by newcomer Lynsey Hipgrave of BT Sport. The trio will anchor ESPN studio shows – SportsCenter, World Cup Tonight, pre-match, halftime and post-match shows, and other FIFA World […]

The demo for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil video game is now available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Now is a good time to get into the World Cup mood, and to get a feel for the game before purchasing it's released this week in North America and Europe. The demo allows you […]

Twenty five years after the Hillsborough Disaster, there are still people who question who was to blame for the tragedy that killed 96 fans. With Tuesday's premiere of 'Hillsborough,' a brand new documentary that will air on ESPN at 8pm ET, the myth that Liverpool fans were to blame can unequivocally be ruled out. In […]

The World Cup is a dream. In June, some 600 players from around the world will assemble at stadiums and training grounds throughout Brazil to contest that dream. For viewers in the United States, soccer fans will be able to turn that dream into a reality through a host of viewing options from ESPN and […]

“We’re not really here” is a mantra Manchester City fans sing with pride. That’s why, despite the pain of a loss to Liverpool that might very well end our title hopes this season, we will continue to enjoy the soccer our club is providing and the indulgence in the club culture and ethos our ownership […]

While soccer fans around the world were coming down from the highs of the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City, many continued the viewing experience by watching Swansea against Chelsea. However, at the same time that the football match kicked off in South Wales, Hull City and Sheffield United were fighting it out […]

The buildup to Sunday’s mouthwatering title-impacting clash was largely about the players set with the backdrop of the 25th Anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster as well as talk about Liverpool’s desire to win a first league title in almost a quarter century. But the critical difference came in the tactical setups of the two managers. Title-impacting […]

After an incredibly entertaining day featuring the Liverpool against Manchester City match, there are two more must-see games today in Britain — the Premier League match between Swansea City and Chelsea, and the FA Cup semi-final between Hull City and Sheffield United. Here is today’s TV/Internet schedule for the rest of the matches being shown […]

It's going to be an emotional day on Merseyside today and around the world as soccer fans come together to share their respect and remembrance for the 96 innocent soccer fans who died at the Hillsborough Disaster 25 years ago. Plus, there's an English football match to be played as Liverpool takes on Manchester City […]

The Premier League's biggest match of the season kicks off on Sunday morning between Liverpool and Manchester City. A win for either club will significantly boost its chances of edging closer to the Premier League title. A loss could rock the team's chances and their confidence in the remaining weeks of the season. As well […]

Arsenal Football Club took a massive step towards winning its first piece of silverware in 9 years with a victory against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium in London. The Gunners had to take the match to penalties after the match ended 1-1 in regulation, but after no goals were scored […]

All indications are that Atlanta will be officially named as Major League Soccer's newest franchise on Wednesday, and that Hotlanta, not Miami, will be the 22nd team in MLS. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank and MLS have scheduled a “major announcement” for Wednesday at 5pm in downtown Atlanta. Unlike Miami, Atlanta has a stadium deal […]

UEFA President Michel Platini believes Zinedine Zidane should start his career as a head coach at AS Monaco. Zidane is currently working as an assistant to Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, but rumors also claim that Zidane may succeed Ancelotti at Real Madrid. Platini, though, believes that the French legend is ready for club management, […]

Ex-Valencia President Juan Soler has been arrested in connection with a plot to kidnap the club’s former chief Vicente Soriano. Soler, who was the club president at the club from 2004 to 2008, was released on bail after facing magistrates on suspicion of intending to abduct his successor. Under the bail terms, the 58-year old […]